Research and Experimental Psychology at Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Metropolitan State University graduates in research and experimental psychology earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Metropolitan State University Compares for Research and Experimental Psychology
All 82 colleges reporting research and experimental psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $99,344 | $91,506 | #1 | $42,947 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $86,946 | $82,755 | #3 | $53,156 |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $83,012 | $85,934 | #2 | — |
| 4 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #5 | — |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #6 | — |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #7 | — |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #8 | — |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $80,873 | $72,812 | #9 | — |
| 9 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $79,571 | $70,071 | #13 | $56,504 |
| 10 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $75,261 | $80,696 | #4 | $37,377 |
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| 78 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $44,533 | $47,776 | #69 | $32,031 |
| 79 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $41,487 | $44,483 | #76 | $28,801 |
| 80 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $40,480 | $35,526 | #82 | $34,454 |
| 81 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $40,230 | $38,428 | #80 | $36,600 |
| 82 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $33,565 | $38,099 | #81 | $20,182 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Metropolitan State University research and experimental psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,600 one year after graduating and $40,230 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Metropolitan State University rank for research and experimental psychology?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for research and experimental psychology graduates, Metropolitan State University ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is research and experimental psychology at Metropolitan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for research and experimental psychology ($55,695).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.